12/4/2023 0 Comments Island vacation checklist![]() If you're driving beyond Hana town, which is highly likely, and your destination is the Oheo Gulch, the total distance of the Road to Hana, from Kahului to the Kipahulu area where the Oheo Gulch is located is approximately 61 miles. But don't let these distance estimates fool you driving the famously curvy highway will feel a lot longer. It consists of undeveloped road, has nearly 60 one-lane bridges, and has approximately 617 curves (some are pretty tight). If you're starting from a location on the West Coast of Maui, like Ka'anapali, the total distance to Hana is roughly 76 miles long. If you include the distance from Kahului, where Highway 36 begins (technically the 'true start' of the Hana Highway), the drive is roughly 52 miles long. Generally, you hear the answer to this question regarding how far it is to Hana town from the beginning of the junction with Highway 36/360, in which case the Road to Hana is approximately 34 miles long. You can waste A LOT of time on the Hana Highway if you aren't careful, so knowing which places to stop at in advance is very helpful and efficient.Ī: If you want the honest answer - then start early really early! We've dedicated an entire article to the topic of When to Start the Road to Hana? If you start later in the morning, expect a lot of traffic and a less pleasant experience on the highway due to congestion.Ī: Honestly, the answer to this question depends on how far you drive along the Hana and Pi'ilani Highway, and it also depends on where you start counting. That's why we've created the Best Places to Stop on the drive article, which will guide you to the major attractions while skipping the less appealing places that most people think are worth their time because they don't know better. It could take two or three days to see everything, so we always advise most visitors to stick to the highlights. Q: Where are the best places to stop along the way?Ī: Unless you spend a night in Hana town, visiting every attraction along the drive is impossible. Many people, ourselves included, consider the Hana Highway to continue beyond Hana to the Oheo Gulch, or even beyond that to Upcountry Maui via Hwy. Officially, the road is named the Hana Highway and on maps will be listed as Hwy. Read more in our updated blog article →Ī: The scenic drive is located on the northeast coastline of Maui. The Hawaii Department of Transportation has announced that, as of 2021, it has installed approximately 70 "no parking" signs on Hana Highway, warning drivers about the $35 no parking fine and a $200 surcharge for illegally stopping on a state highway, to reduce the temptation for drivers to illegally park on Hana Highway. We've posted a new blog article addressing the current Road to Hana traffic and congestion issues, and have included their press release on that page, to further bring your attention to current conditions. Previously, the Hawaii Tourism Authority sent out a press release regarding the high volume of traffic that was being seen daily on the Hana Highway (Road to Hana). Traffic Conditions Advisory How to help Mitigate Visitor Impact on Road to Hana Couple that with black, red, and white sand beaches, a multitude of trails, and beautiful gardens and you've discovered the highway to heaven itself. Curves hug the coast and gaze over an ocean that stretches uninterrupted all the way to the Alaskan coastline. ![]() There are few words that can describe the beauty of this drive with its cliffs cloaked in green and lush valleys bursting with waterfalls. When it comes to driving the Hana Highway on Maui, it's the journey, not the destination, that is the main attraction. ![]() Road to Hana Introduction Rated one of Hawaii's best Scenic Drives Now available in both digital and print editions!Įvery twist and turn of the Road to Hana is something to see. Our guidebook, Hana Highway Mile by Mile: The Road to Hana and Beyond will navigate you along the 52 miles of undeveloped road, 56 one-lane bridges, and 617 curves. And the journey doesn't end in Hana, it continues well beyond the sleepy coastal town at the bay. We've driven the Hana Highway a few hundred times over the last few years and eventually, we said, "Why not put what we know in a book?" And, we can now better educate visitors on what spots are kapu (off-limits), as well. That said, we invite you to let us be your guide. There are a lot of great places along the Hana Highway, but there are also several stops you'd be wasting your time visiting. It's the best way to determine which stops are for you and which aren't.Ī lot of folks simply let the clumps of cars along the road be their guide. We highly encourage all visitors to consider a guidebook when driving the highway. Hana Highway - Mile by Mile Guidebook Road to Hana - 8th Edition: 2023 Update
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